Corporate governance and sustainability in FTSE companies MIB: the strategic role of Sustainability Manager

In a context where the expectations of investors, stakeholders and policymakers regarding transparency, accountability and long-term sustainable success continue to grow, the role of the Sustainability Manager (SM) is becoming increasingly strategic in driving the evolution of corporate best practices.
 

This event will explore how Sustainability Managers can influence decision-making processes, risk management frameworks, sustainability target setting and stakeholder engagement, contributing to more integrated and forward-looking corporate governance. Through discussions among peers, practical case studies and cross-sector perspectives, participants will gain practical insights into strengthening collaboration across business functions, aligning ESG objectives with corporate strategy, and fostering a culture of responsibility that creates lasting value for businesses, society and the environment.
 

The event will also provide an opportunity to present the findings of the PRIN research project "GOST – Governance of Sustainable Transition" (PNRR – Mission 4, Component 2, Investment 1.1, Call No. 1409/2022, funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU) and the book Corporate Governance and Sustainability – Sustainability Governance in Large Italian Listed Companies, published by EGEA and edited by Professors Marco Minciullo (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore) and Alessandro Zattoni (Luiss Guido Carli University).

Abstract of the book
 

Corporate governance and corporate sustainability are converging rapidly as a result of evolving regulations and increasing expectations from stakeholders, particularly institutional investors. This volume examines the governance models and organisational processes that companies adopt to achieve long-term sustainable success.
 

It presents both a cross-sector analysis of the corporate governance, sustainability governance and human resource management models adopted by Italy's largest listed companies, and first-hand accounts from sustainability managers working within FTSE MIB companies, illustrating their practices, processes and results.

The volume is intended as a valuable resource for academics, managers and investors with an interest in corporate governance and sustainability.

PROGRAM

15.00-15.30 Accreditation and welcome coffee

15.30-15.45 Institutional greetings

• Antonella Occhino, Full Professor of Labour Law and Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
• Marisa Parmigiani, President, Sustainability Makers – The Professional Network

15.45-16.00 Introduction to the GOST Project and the volume

• Alessandro Zattoni, Full Professor of Corporate Strategy and Corporate, Luiss Guido Carli University
• Marco Minciullo, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

16.00-16.40 I Round Table: SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE IN THE FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SECTOR

Moderator: Alessandro Zattoni (Luiss Guido Carli University)

• Gianluca Randazzo (Head of Sustainability, Banca Mediolanum)
• Raffaele Barteselli (Head of Transition and Sustainability, Banco BPM)
• Daniele Basini (Head of ESG Governance, Intesa Sanpaolo)
• Rossella Cardone (Group Director & Head of ESG & Sustainability, Nexi)

16.45-17.35 II Round Table: SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE IN THE ENERGY AND MULTI-UTILITIES SECTORS

Moderator: Marco Minciullo (Researcher, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart)

• Manuela Baudana (Head of Sustainability Development, A2A)
• Luigi Sampaolo (Head of Sustainability Positioning and Stakeholder Engagement, Eni)
• Filippo M. Bocchi (Director of Shared Value and Sustainability, Hera)
• Marco Stampa (Head of Sustainability Governance, Saipem)
• Matteo Tanteri (Director Sustainability and Social Impact, Snam)

17.40-18.10 III Round Table: SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE IN THE CONSUMER, INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY SECTORS

Moderator: Silvia Dello Russo (Associate Professor, Luiss Guido Carli University)

• Massimo Paris (Director of Sustainability and Quality Assurance, Buzzi)
• Emanuele Cardinale (Head of Sustainability, Inwit)
• Laura Esposito (Head of Sustainability, Tim)

18.10-18.20 The outlook for Sustainability Managers

• Matteo Pedrini (Full Professor, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart)

18.20-18.30 Conclusions

• Alessandro Zattoni (Full Professor, Luiss Guido Carli University)
• Marco Minciullo (Researcher, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart)